Since 2 days, I drive a Cobalt...(Vibe accident)

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:28 pm

Hi folks, 2 days ago in the morning, I was driving on a boulevard and the light turns yellow, so, I decided to stop. But the guy behing me decide to go through. So, you imagine the rest. I was hit severely. Luckyly, a police car was at the same intersection, so he see's everything.Actually, I have pain on my shoulders, my neck, my back, my arms and I have the safety belt printed in my chest muscles. I already met a doctor.I don't know if my Vibe will be totalled or not.It's frustrating because I take a good care of my Vibe and there was only 8 payments due to clear my loan with GMAC.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:32 pm

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you are ok.I would think they would total it. It looks like the rear part of the frame is totally muffed up. They usually try to straighten it back out, but i dont see that happening.

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:33 pm

Hi guys, I put my thread in the Quebec section in case you wouldn't see it in the Vibe lounge section:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=29211

CountryVibe · Post by **CountryVibe** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:55 pm

ouch sorry to hear about your accidentI think they are going to total it or if the try to fix it make use it's a top notch shop, because there is major frame damage, if they do a bad job straighting the rar end back out, It Will never drive right and your resell value will go out the window

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:10 pm

(removed)... I'm glad you are ok and I hope your pain goes away soon. I would tend to belive that they will total out the Vibe with that much damage.Sucks when bad things happen to good Vibes.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:25 pm

It sure does look totaled. Its too bad. Hope you start too feel better soon!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:40 pm

yeah car accident pain sucks because its such a suddend jerk and trauma to your body. Hope you get better soon. the car does look totalled, if its not...wow that repair would be 10k or more.

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:40 pm

I can't see the pics, but I'm so sorry to hear about your Vibe. I hope you feel better soon and the Vibe can be fixed.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:21 pm

Wow man, that sucks big time, BUT, you are ok, which is what really counts... cars are replacable, you aren't. You couldn't have gotten luckier in the situation though, having the cop there to SEE it happen... Get better soon, that kind of sore is terrible...

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:45 pm

Fred tabarnak!!! I am glad you are ok Don't worry about the Vibe take care of yourself first and make sure you get all the medical attention you need.It sucks though your Vibe is a super clean/in great shape....please keep us posted.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:51 pm

Those pictures make me cry but I am very happy your are ok

slvrvibes · Post by **slvrvibes** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:25 pm

Looks like it will get totaled. Hope you feel better soon.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Fred tabarnak!!!thanks to salsa, i know that is a dirty word in french-canadian.

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:53 am

The verdict has fallen: TOTALLED.More than 20000$ CAD in damages!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:07 am

Quote, originally posted by fredfreedom Â»The verdict has fallen: TOTALLED.More than 20000$ CAD in damages!What are you going to do now Fred? Calisse!!!!

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:12 pm

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»What are you going to do now Fred? Calisse!!!!I'll buy another Vibe, simonac! I was so satisfied with that one!My dealer told me they don't have any Vibe 2007 with automatic transmission, they only have manual. So, I'll get a Vibe 2008, and I keep the same colour outside and inside: Moonstone / Slate interior.I add some options like mags, XM radio and 7 speakers that I didn't had before.The only negative point will be my loan, instead of 0% financing, I'll get 2,4% because it's a 2008 model. BTW, that's remain a very cheap interest rate.About myself, I still have some pain, but it's slowly becoming better.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:35 pm

Sorry about your accident! THat did look painful!! I hope you recover quickly!!Sounds like you are getting a decent deal on a replacement. Its better than my rate, but you cant really beat Zero though.I hope you can salvage some of your Mods from the old vibe.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:53 am

WOW! i'm glad you are ok, hopefully your aches and pains will go away soon.a car is replaceable, but you are not. at least you will get a new vibe (hopefully mostly paid off with insurance money).

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:55 am

sorry, thats the worst... I'll take your cargo net HAHAHA

Joabie1 · Post by **Joabie1** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:05 am

Looking at it from a passenger safety stand point it appears that your Vibe took the hit pretty well.

Thewhite · Post by **Thewhite** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:38 am

hey Fred! I'm back from my summer and just read about your Vibe and your accident. I'm happy you weren't injured seriously. How r you now? still have some pain? do you know what happen to the guy who hit you? will you sue him?and, do you get your new ride?

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:40 am

Quote, originally posted by Thewhite »hey Fred! I'm back from my summer and just read about your Vibe and your accident. I'm happy you weren't injured seriously. How r you now? still have some pain? do you know what happen to the guy who hit you? will you sue him?and, do you get your new ride?The first 2 days we're pretty heavy for pain, but now I'm okay. I have my new ride since august 3rd. It's a 2007 Vibe Special Edition that include's: XM satellite radio, 7 speakers, mags and polished exhaust tip. I also add power package and automatic transmission.I already tinted my windows and I added the Toyota Matrix rear bumper protector. It's easy to install in less than 15 minutes!For the guy who hit me, I couldn't sue him because we're in Quebec, with the SAAQ, everybody is no fault. I'm not responsible by my insurer and my insurance premium increase of 180$ because I insure a 2007 model instead of a 2005.At least, I bought a 2007, so it's financed for 5 years at 0% interest and I also have a longer warranty!I had a really great service with my insurer. I couldn't say the same with the representative of my dealer for buying my new car.I already did some mods: like a Toyota Matrix rear bumper protector! HID to come soon!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:46 am

nice looking Vibe there Fred

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:13 pm

great upgrade there, Fred!

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:26 pm

Your car looks good, Fred. What brand deflector is that on your hood?

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:08 am

The dealer install me the Perfect Fit

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:10 am

Thanks! I really love it!

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:34 pm

nice new vibe..hope your feeling better by now after the accident....what brand hood deflector is that..and can you send me a link or info on purchasing one? thanks...

fredfreedom · Post by **fredfreedom** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:40 pm

The brand of my deflector is Perfect Fit. It's my dealer that installed it. I taught they would install the GM one but they install the Perfect Fit instead. Maybe you can find some info by typing Perfect Fit on Google?

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:04 pm

Ooooh... shiny.

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 3:59 pm

i did that and found a site but wasnt quite sure if it was the one cuz of no real good pictures so i emailed them with a pic of your car and they emailed me back saying...My name is Ken, I represent CarBras.com the HoodGuard / Car bra company you found on the Internet. We do have a hoodguard in stock for your Vibe, your cost is $59.97 plus shipping and handling and no sales. This box is approximately 60" x 20" x 6" and by UPS, Fed EX and US mails standards it is considered at their balloon rate or billed at a 35 lb rate even though it only weighs less than 5 lbs, therefore shipping to you is $17.00 (remember there is no sales taxes charged)The grand total is $76.97I think that hoodguard is one of our better molds. We have been in business for more than twenty-four years selling to auto manufactures and new car dealers.Perfect Fit manufacture the finest products in the world guaranteed!!! They use the highest quality materials available in building their products. And every piece is robotically measured to assure that every unit made is 100% PERFECT. No other manufacture can say that.You can order directly from our secure order page at http://www.carbras.comOr you can call us direct a 1-866-598-2712